Team Manager Mental Health

North East Jobs; Chester-le-Street; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Team Manager for their Social Work Hub, part of an Integrated Community Mental Health Team. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring high-quality service delivery for mental health assessments and interventions. The ideal candidate will possess strong managerial experience and excellent communication skills, alongside relevant qualifications in social work. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a range of benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in mental health services.

Benefits

27 days holiday, rising to 32 after five years

Contributory LGPS pension scheme

Wellbeing portal and Employee Assistance Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Employee Benefits Portal

Trade Union membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing social work teams and service delivery.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks and health/social care provision.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Social Work Hub.
• Oversee assessments, care planning, and interventions for service users.

Skills

Managerial experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

DipSW or recognized equivalent

Social Work England Registration

Job description

A vacancy has arisen within Adult and Health Services for a Team Manager working in the Derwentside and Chester Le Street Social Work Hub as part of the Integrated Community Mental Health Teams.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a Social Work Hub within an Integrated Mental Health Service, providing mental health assessments, treatment, and intervention to service users/patients.

Durham County Council and Tees Esk and Wear Valley Foundation Trust are integrated as part of a partnership agreement. The teams comprise staff from the Adult Care service from Durham County Council and Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.

The Service was recently remodelled to include social work hubs with leadership from social care/social work.

You will have operational responsibility for managing the social work hub and staff, providing assessment, care planning, and interventions for service users/patients and carers with social care needs.

You will work closely with the leadership team within the integrated service, including health colleagues, to provide the best outcomes for service users.

You should have knowledge of commissioning, social inclusion, legal frameworks, and an understanding of emerging influences in health and social care provision. You will oversee the team’s performance requirements on behalf of the Local Authority.

Contact for Informal Discussion

Contact Tracy Joisce, Strategic Manager at 03000 268243 or [e-mail], or Jane King, Locality Manager at Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust at [e-mail].

WHAT WILL I NEED?

Managerial experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications: DipSW or recognized equivalent, plus Social Work England Registration.

If successful, you will need to apply for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

Refer to the attached person specification for full criteria.

Note: This post is not open to job share.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and 27 days holiday, rising to 32 days after five years.
• Hybrid working (home and office).
• Contributory LGPS pension scheme, with top-up options.
• Wellbeing portal and Employee Assistance Scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities, including professional qualifications.
• Employee Benefits Portal and discount schemes.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Staff networks for diversity and inclusion.
• Trade Union membership.
• Other salary sacrifice schemes.

More details: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

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HYBRID WORKING

Model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days remote, flexible for part-time roles.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to fair and equitable policies. We encourage applications from disabled people and provide support during recruitment.

More info: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce

INTERVIEWS

Scheduled for 30th May 2025. We offer guaranteed interviews for certain applicants, including those with disabilities, care leavers, or veterans.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. CVs are not accepted. Use the 'Person Specification' section to demonstrate your skills and experience.

If you need support, contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or call 03000 26 27 27 (option 1 AHS).

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